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Applies from Wed 15 Oct 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Oct 2025, 9.38am
Hazard reduction burns: Highway
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 15/10/2025. The fire is called Highway. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Oct 2025, 5.48am
Other planned events: Brimbin Pontoon (Dawson River) closed
Brimbin Pontoon has sustained damage and is temporarily closed. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 7.15am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 7.17am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Oct 2025, 5.45am
Closed parks: Closed parks: Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve, Regatta Island Nature Reserve, Durand’s Island Nature Reserve, Wallis Island Nature Reserve, Yahoo Island Nature Reserve, Park closure for deer control shooting operation
Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve, Regatta Island Nature Reserve, Durand’s Island Nature Reserve, Wallis Island Nature Reserve, Yahoo Island Nature Reserve, will be closed within the following date range for deer control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park:
Do not enter at any time during the night-time operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local park office on 02 6591 0300 or email npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 1.21pm to Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 1.23pm
Other planned events: Mungo Brush Road upgrade works
Roadworks will be underway on Mungo Brush Road in Myall Lakes National Park from Monday 20th October to Friday 7th November. Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 1.16pm to Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 1.21pm
Closed areas: Neranie Road temporary closures for road upgrade works
Neranie Road in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for road upgrade works from 20/10/25 to 23/10/25 and 27/10/25 to 30/10/25. The closure will include; Neranie campground and picnic area, Hearts Point picnic area and Neranie boat ramp. Visitors should also expect minor traffic disruptions outside of these dates and visitors are reminded to drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.39am to Fri 21 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 12.36pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
Alert Description: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 13 Oct 2025 to 27 Oct 2025 in the following reserves:
- Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
- Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
- Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
- Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Barakee NP
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 1.25pm
Other incidents: National Parks picnic and camping area gas Bar-B-Ques not available at Neranie Campground
No NPWS supplied gas BBQ's are operational at Neranie campground and picnic areas due to recent storm damage. Visitors are advised to bring their own portable gas BBQ's when visiting the area.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.51am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to flood impact:
- Multiple campgrounds and associated picnic areas (see list of effected areas)
- Yagon Road
- Gas BBQ's at Neranie and Mungo Brush Picnic Areas
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 5.00pm
Other planned events: Road upgrades in Myall Lakes National Park
Multiple roads within Myall Lakes National Park are planned for upgrade under the Infrastructure Betterment Fund Program.
Visitors can expect minor changes to access during the following timeframes (weather permitting):
- Neranie Road: Oct – Nov 2025
- Korsmans Road: Oct – Dec 2025
- Mungo Brush Road - Stage 1 Reseal: Oct – Nov 2025
- Stoney Creek Road: Nov 2025 to March 2026
- Bombah Point Road: Oct 2025 to March 2026
- Yagon Road: March – April 2026
- Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July - Oct 2026
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 1.00pm
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Wallingat National Park
Multiple walking tracks in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
- Cabbage Palm & Coachwood loop track
- Double Wharf Trail
- Sugar Creek Trail
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 4 Oct 2025, 7.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Oct 2025, 11.04am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 13th October 2025 to 27th October 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Sep 2025, 2.55pm
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 November 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works and flood impact assessments and remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Sep 2025, 11.42am
Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
- Barrakee SCA
- Coocumbac Island NR
- Killabakh NR
- Wingham Brush NR
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 6.05pm
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve is closed from Friday 1 August 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2026 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10.22am
Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure
Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point. Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety.
Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance. For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 8.25am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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